05-22-2010, 05:48 PM | #1 |
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What does 426HP feel like?
I have about 2100 miles now, did the fuse pull, and although the engine feels responsive, what can I expect when I floor it in 1st?, either with traction control on or off. So far, it won't spin the tires.
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05-22-2010, 05:56 PM | #2 |
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a whole bunch of nothing.
these cars are dogs out of the hole.
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05-22-2010, 05:58 PM | #3 |
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05-22-2010, 06:03 PM | #4 |
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/agree. 3900lbs with a IRS, heavy 20s, and a mere 430bhp. If you're just rolling on the throttle, I wouldn't expect much or any tire spin while you're still stock. You can, however, pop the clutch and smoke the rear tires off. If you're an A6 a solid 3200+ stall will solve your woes =D
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05-22-2010, 06:03 PM | #5 |
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I drove test drove an auto before I ordered and it did not feel fast at all. I have an LS3 seems way faster than I expected. If I floor it, I would definitely spin out. I have about 2000 miles as well.
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05-22-2010, 06:16 PM | #6 |
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The first few times you jump on it the speed seems pretty kick azz ... After a while you kinda get use to it and it doesn't seem so fast anymore ...
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05-22-2010, 06:18 PM | #7 |
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Like this
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05-22-2010, 06:22 PM | #8 |
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OP asked what happened when he hit the gas. not what would happen if he did a burnout and hit the gas and brake pedal at the same time.
There's a difference between burning rubber by just punching the gas from an idle, and burning rubber while punching the gas and brakes.
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05-22-2010, 06:56 PM | #9 |
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It's hard to explain how this car feels... To me it doesn't really feel that fast. Almost disappointing, it doesnt feel like a 13 second 1/4 mile car.
But lo and behold it will crank out a mid 13 with ease for an average driver. It doesn't feel as fast as I remember my 04 gto being, but I could never get it past a 14.1 (damn altitude)! I guess I'm just picky in my old age. |
05-22-2010, 07:00 PM | #10 | |
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my 4th gen felt faster than my 5th gen. 4th gen's best time was a 11.7
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05-22-2010, 07:06 PM | #11 |
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I'll be honest, I broke the tires free today on accident. My wife was being funny and said punch it, so at a stop sign with nobody in any direction for miles, I did what she asked and punched it. I shut it down before we got going to fast, but I do know the tires were spinning at take off. This is the fastest car I've ever owned. Anything that will go 0-60 in under 5 seconds is ok in my books.
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05-22-2010, 07:10 PM | #12 |
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With 3:45 gearing you need to learn the "sweet spot" and gear choice.. to get a HUGE punch when you need it.It has MORE than enough power.I have been thinking about a set of 3:73 gears to make it more brutal at low rpms..
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05-22-2010, 07:36 PM | #13 |
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I think a converter is the best seat of the pants game changer. I want to do a converter but i want to make sure it does'nt ruin the drivability. From what i've heard, it can be tricky getting the o.d. trans to work well with a high stall.
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05-22-2010, 07:48 PM | #14 | |
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There are multiple gear options for the Mustangs, lets face it in a light to light rip for street supremacy if you can't get a holeshot it's over quick in a very embarrassing way. Once I get mine delivered(Aug.?) there should be plenty of new 5.0's on the street for me to hide from until I find a shop to put gears in.:( |
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